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Clergy Act of 2020
2/8/2022, 11:15 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 5904
Clergy Act of 2020
This bill establishes a two-year window for certain members of the clergy and Christian Science practitioners to revoke their exemption from Social Security and Medicare taxes on ministerial earnings. Under current law, such individuals who object to participation in public insurance programs on religious or conscientious grounds may apply to the Internal Revenue Service for an irrevocable exemption and will not receive Social Security or Medicare benefits in retirement unless they have qualifying credits from other employment.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5904
Bill HR 5904 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 13, 2020. Bill HR 5904 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 13, 2020. Bill HR 5904's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security. as of February 13, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5904
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
11Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
10Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5904
Primary Policy Focus
Social WelfarePotential Impact Areas
- Income tax exclusion
- Religion
- Social security and elderly assistance
- Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5904
Clergy Act of 2020
To allow a period in which members of the clergy may revoke their exemption from Social Security coverage, and for other purposes.
Clergy Act of 2020
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5904
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